stonepot
nounUK /ˈstəʊn.pɒt/
US /ˈstoʊn.pɑːt/
A stonepot is a heavy bowl made of stone that people use to cook and serve hot food.
The waiter brought the rice to the table in a sizzling stonepot.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A Korean cooking vessel (dolsot) used to serve dishes like bibimbap, prized for keeping food hot.
We ordered bibimbap served in a stonepot so the rice got crispy at the bottom.
3. A pot carved or shaped from natural stone, often used for slow cooking or storage.
The old kitchen still had a stonepot for simmering stews over the fire.
4. Informal term for a restaurant dish presented and mixed at the table in a heated stone bowl.
Their signature stonepot comes with beef, vegetables, and a raw egg on top.